The 2010 Blues Blast Music Awards were announced Thursday night at the awards ceremonies at Buddy Guy's Legends in Chicago.

 

Best Contemporary Blues Recording

Nick Moss - Privileged

 

Best Traditional Blues Recording

Mississippi Heat - Let's Live It Up

 

Best Blues Song

The Kilborn Alley Blues Band - "Better Off Now"

 

Best Blues Band

Tommy Castro Band

 

Best Male Blues Artist

Magic Slim

 

Best Female Blues Artist

Shemekia Copeland

 

Best New Artist Debut Recording

Jackie Scott & The Housewreckers

How Much Woman Can You Stand?

 

Sean Costello Rising Star Award

The Cash Box Kings

 

2010 Lifetime Achievement Award

Otis Rush